We have written another detailed article on types of bonds, Bond Basics, where you can find more in - depth details on what are bonds and why to invest in bonds. (investinginbondseurope.org)
Using these different types of bonds with a corresponding disciplined investment process that includes periodic rebalancing to a well thought out asset allocation reduces your risks even further. (awealthofcommonsense.com)
Certain types of bonds offer a degree of protection from rising inflation and interest rates, though they come with their own risks. (fidelity.com)